City of Culver City, California
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s
Report and affirming the existing annual assessment levy for the Landscape
Maintenance District #1 for Fiscal Year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
PROCEDURE:
Mayor:
Announce that this is the time and place for the public hearing to discuss the annual
levy of assessments for Landscape Maintenance District #1 for Fiscal Year
2008/2009.
City Clerk:
Announce that notice of this hearing has been given pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 15.01 of the Code of the City of Culver City, California, and that the
following affidavits are on file in his office:
1. Affidavit of Publication; and
2. Affidavit of Posting.
Meeting Date: 06/23/08 Item Number: PH-3
AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING Adoption of a Resolution Approving the
Engineer’s Report and Affirming the Existing Annual Assessment Levy for
Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1 - Fiscal Year 2008/2009
Contact Person/Dept.: Mate Gaspar/DPW Phone Number: (310) 253-5602
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Letter to property owners in Studios Estates (06/18/08)
Legal:
The Notice of Public Hearing was posted on the City’s official bulletin board on
June 12, 2008 and published in the June 12, 2008 issue of Culver City News.
Master Notification List on (06/18/08)
Department Approval:
Charles Herbertson (06/18/08)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/18/08)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) ( 06/18/08)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (06/18/08) City of Culver City, California
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Mayor and Council: Seeks a Motion to receive and file all affidavits.
City Engineer: Present the Engineer's Report and explains method of
assessment for the annual levy.
City Clerk: Announce the number of written protests received, if any,
and announce that copies of all such protests have been
delivered to the City Council OR, summarize the contents
thereof.
Mayor: First, ask to hear from those who have filed a written protest.
Next, ask to hear from those in the audience wishing to
speak against the proposed assessments.
Then, ask to hear from anyone who wishes to speak in favor
of the proposed assessments.
Mayor and Council: Seeks a motion to Declare the Public Hearing closed.
Mayor and Council: Discussion.
Mayor and Council: By Motion, overrule and deny any protests, assuming
protests represent less than 50% of property interest.
Mayor and Council: By Motion, adopt the Resolution confirming the annual
assessment levy
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BACKGROUND:
LMD#1, consisting of two zones, was created for the purpose of providing on-going
maintenance of landscaping along:
• “Zone 1” (Studio Estates), being the periphery of the MGM Lot 2 residential
subdivision; and
• “Zone 2” (Ballona Creek), being the 20-foot wide strip along the southerly side of
Ballona Creek from the easterly side of Overland Avenue to the northeasterly
line of Westside Business Park, a distance of about 2,200 feet.
Location maps are included in the Engineer's Report.
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Zone 1 was the result of a City Council conditional approval of the subdivision being
created. The Developer wanted to develop an area that was surrounded by
landscaping within the public right-of-way. The City Council allowed the additional
landscaping along Elenda Street and Culver Boulevard conditioned upon the
formation of a maintenance district, paid for by the property owners, to perpetually
provide maintenance of that landscaping.
DISCUSSION:
On April 21, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-R025 ordering the
preparation of the City Engineer's Report, declaring its intention to order the levy of
annual assessment and scheduling this public hearing for Fiscal Year 2008/2009
for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1.
The current Fiscal Year 2007/08 assessment levies are $31,593 for Zone 1 and
$12,915 for Zone 2. The recommended Fiscal Year 2008/09 assessment levies are
$32,857 ($31,593 plus 4%), for Zone 1 and $12,915 for Zone 2 (both of which
represent retaining the current levies with no increase).
The ballots were mailed after April 21, 2008. Afterwards, it was discovered that the
ballot contained an error in the assessments amounts. A revised corrected ballot
along with a letter explaining what had occurred was mailed to the property owners
on May 8, 2008. The letter also stated that the public hearing had been
rescheduled to June 23, 2008.
For Zone 1, Studio Estates, the ballot measure is asking the property owner the
following:
I APPROVE A 4% INCREASE TO MY EXISTING ASSESSMENT FROM $ 175.52
TO $182.54 PER YEAR, FOR THE CURRENT LEVEL OF SERVICE OF
MAINTENANCE AND IRRIGATION OCCURRING ONCE A WEEK TO PAY FOR
MY SHARE OF THE DISTRICT'S COSTS.
For Zone 2, Ballona Creek, no ballot measures were mailed to the property owners
since no increases to their current assessments were being recommended.
Unfortunately, the revised corrected ballots were never received by the property
owners in Zone 1. Two property owners stated they never received a revised ballot.
Also the City was continuously receiving ballots that were mailed after April 21, City of Culver City, California
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2008. Only one revised corrected ballot was received by the City from a property
owner outside Zone 1. The City hired Avalon Communications of Hawthorne to
conduct the mailing and they have not been able to provide proof of mailing. Staff
believes that the revised corrected ballots were not mailed properly. This matter is
still under investigation by staff.
Due to these unexpected circumstances, the City is unable to proceed with the ballot
process and request a 4% increase to the assessment levy for Zone 1 Studio
Estates. Staff is recommending to the City Council that the existing assessment levy
in the amount of $175.52 be affirmed for Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
Other options available to the City Council include that it could, by simple majority,
order the District disbanded and discontinue the services. A resolution implementing
that disbanding action would be brought to at a subsequent meeting.
Lastly, the City Council could, by 4/5ths majority vote, suspend collection of said
assessment and continue the services, funding them with the City’s General Fund.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
The Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1 budget should be 100 percent self-
supporting for all expenditures. Property owners within the District are charged for
their fair share of these costs, as described in the City Engineer’s Report. This
year, due to the fact that no CPI adjustment is being made, Zone 1 will run a slight
deficit. The proposed amount to be collected in fiscal 2008-09 is $31,593. The
deficit will be $1,264. However, it may be possible to recover this deficit amount in
fiscal year 2009-10 by carrying the amount forward into the costs of that fiscal year
and assessing the District an additional amount if approved by through the Ballot
process at that time.
ATTACHMENTS:
City Engineer’s Report
Resolution
June 16, 2008 letter to property owners in Studio Estates
MOTION:
That the City Council: City of Culver City, California
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Adopt the Resolution approving the Engineer’s Report and affirming the existing
assessment levy for Landscape Maintenance District #1 for Fiscal Year July 1, 2008
to June 30, 2009.
Or
Order the District be disbanded and not maintained by the City of Culver City
Or
Order the assessment levies be stopped and the maintenance of the District be paid
for with City General Funds. Requires a 4/5ths majority vote.
MEETING DATE: 06/23/08
AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING Adoption of a Resolution Approving
the Engineer's Report and Affirming the Existing Annual
Assessment Levy for Landscaping Maintenance District
No. 1 — Fiscal Year 2008/2009
ATTACHMENTS
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9770 CULVER BOULEVARD, CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA 90232-0507
(310) 253-5600 • FAX (310) 253-5626
CHARLES D. HERBERTSON, PE,
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Public Works Director and
City Engineer
ENGINEER'S REPORT
ON THE ANNUAL LEVY
Fiscal Year 2008-2009
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
IN THE CITY OF CULVER CITY
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 15.01
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
PRESENTED to the City Council
and APPROVED by Resolution
No. 2008-R , adopted by said
City Council on June 23, 2008
and thereafter filed in the
Office of the City Clerk
Martin Cole
City ClerkTABLE I
COST ESTIMATE PER PARCEL (FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009)
Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1 has been formed to assess directly to the
property owners, on a benefit basis, the landscaping maintenance costs that will be
incurred in the ensuing fiscal year.
ZONE 1 (Studio Estates) Current (2007-08) Proposed(2008-09)
Number of parcels 180 180
Parkway Area Approx.22,000 sq.ft. Approx. 22,000 sq. ft.
Total Assessment $31,593 $31,593
Cost Per Sq. Ft. to Maintain $1.43 $1.43
Cost Per Parcel to Maintain $175.52 $175.52
ZONE 2 (Ballona Creek) Current (2007-08) Proposed (2008-09)
Number of Parcels 9 9
Landscaped Area Approx. 44,000 Sq. Approx. 44,000 Sq.
Ft. Ft.
Total Assessment $12,915 $12,915
Cost Per Sq. Ft. to Maintain $0.2935 $0.2935
Cost Per Sq. Ft. of Assessable $0.0213 $0.0213
Land
1. Parcel No. 914 is a parking lot owned by the Culver City Redevelopment
Agency and will be hand-billed by the City Treasurer and posted in this
District's Fund.
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LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
DISTRICT BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS
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51. Zone 1: The general location is the north central portion of the City of Culver
City, California. Zone 1 of the Maintenance District includes the
enclosed 51 parcels of Tract No. 34390, the enclosed 45 parcels of
Tract No. 34371, the enclosed 45 parcels of Tract No. 36218, the
enclosed 8 parcels of Tract No. 33484, and the enclosed 31 parcels of
Tract No. 28805, for a total number of 180 parcels; surrounded on the
southeast by Culver Boulevard; on the southwest by Elenda Street; on
the northwest by Arizona Avenue and the most northerly line of Tract
No. 34371 and Tract No. 28805; and on the northeast by the
northeasterly line of Tract No. 28805; all as more specifically shown on
the Diagram of Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1, on file in the
office of the City Engineer, City of Culver City. A reduced-scale copy
of said Diagram is attached hereto.
2. Zone 2: The general location is the central portion of the City. Zone 2 of the
Maintenance District includes 9 parcels of land located on the
northwesterly side of Jefferson Boulevard east of Overland Avenue'
bounded by Jefferson Boulevard on the south; by Overland Avenue,
Virginia Avenue and Jordan Way on the southwest; by the Los
Angeles County Flood Control District right-of-way for Ballona Creek
on the north; and by the northeasterly line of Westside Business Park
on the northeast. Maintenance will be performed on the southeasterly
twenty-foot section of said Los Angeles County Flood Control District
right-of-way, all as more specifically shown on the Diagram of
Landscaping Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 2, on file in the Office of
the City Engineer, City of Culver City. A reduced -scale copy of said
Diagram is attached hereto.
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Exhibit A
Landscape Maintenance District #1 Zone 1 — Studio Estates
2008-09 Expenditures and Income
Force account and/or contract $14,044
General Fund (personnel) $5,324
General Fund (materials) $1,649
Irrigation Cost of Median and Parkway Landscape $8,558
Trees (4 year cycle to assess accumulated over 4 years) $1,728
Assessment Procedure (City Engineer's Cost) $1,554
TOTAL $32,857
Total Proposed Assessment $31,593
Total Current Assessment
Total Deficit
$31,693
$1,264
Landscape Maintenance District #1 — Zone 2 — Ballona Creek
2008-09 Expenditures and Income
Force account and/or contract $7,870
General Fund (personnel) $1,961
General Fund (materials) $983
Irrigation Cost of Median and Parkway Landscape $546
Assessment Procedure (City Engineer's Cost) $1,554
TOTAL $12,915
Total Proposed Assessment $12,915
Totai Current Assessment $12,915
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Assessor's Parcel Property Address Owner Address (if different)
4208-028-002 10884 Arizona 520 Washington BI Marina Del Rey 90292
4208-028-003 10878 Arizona
4208-028-004 10872 Arizona
4208-028-005 10866 Arizona
4208-028-006 10860 Arizona 777 Figueroa St #3200 Los Angeles 90017
4208-028-007 10854 Arizona
4208-028-008 10833 Marietta
4208-028-009 10839 Marietta
4208-028-010 10845 Marrietta
4208-028-011 10853 Marrietta
4208-028-012 10861 Marrietta 4243 229th St Fairview Park, OH 44126
4208-028-013 10869 Marrietta
4208-028-014 10877 Marrietta
4208-028-016 10890 Arizona
4208-028-017 10885 Marietta
4208-028-030 3986 Astaire
4208-028-031 3980 Astaire
4208-028-032 3974 Astaire
4208-028-033 3968 Astaire
4208-028-034 3962 Astaire
4208-028-035 10821 Marietta 956 Crocker St Los Angeles 90021
4208-028-036 10827 Marietta 4049 Coogan Cir Culver City 90232
4208-028-037 10848 Arizona
4208-028-038 10842 Arizona
4208-028-039 10836 Arizona
4208-028-040 10830 Arizona 13326 Beach Av Marina Del Rey 90242
4208-028-041 10824 Arizona
4208-028-042 3955 Midway 10639 PO Box Burbank 91510
4208-028-043 3959 Midway
4208-028-045 3971 Midway
4208-028-046 3977 Midway
4208-028-047 3983 Midway
4208-028-048 3965 Midway
4208-029-002 10884 Marietta
4208-029-003 10876 Marietta
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%4208-029-004 10868 Marietta
4208-029-005 10860 Marietta 546 PO Box Culver City 90232
4208-029-006 10852 Marlefta
4208-029-007 10844 Marietta
4208-029-008 10836 Marietta
4208-029-009 10830 Marietta
4208-029-010 10823 Garland
4208-029-011 10829 Garland
4208-029-012 10835 Garland
4208-029-013 10841 Garland
4208-029-014 10847 Garland
4208-029-015 10853 Garland
4208-029-016 10859 Garland
4208-029-017 10865 Garland
4208-029-028 4050 Coogan
4208-029-029 4044 Coogan
4208-029-030 4038 Coogan
4208-029-031 4032 Coogan
4208-029-032 4026 Coogan
4208-029-033 4020 Coogan
4208-029-034 10862 Garland
4208-029-035 10856 Garland
4208-029-036 10850 Garland 3130 Wilshire BI #508 Los Angeles 90010
4208-029-037 10892 Marietta
4208-029-038 10873 Garland
4208-029-039 4001 Coogan
4208-029-040 4007 Coogan
4208-029-041 4013 Coogan
4208-029-042 4019 Coogan
4208-029-043 4025 Coogan 18946 PO Box Los Angeles 90018
4208-029-044 4031 Coogan
4208-029-045 4037 Coogan
4208-029-046 4043 Coogan
4208-029-047 4049 Coogan
4208-029-048 10824 Garland
4208-029-049 10830 Garland 1180 Beverly Dr #405 Los Angeles 90035
4208-029-050 10836 Garland
4208-029-051 4018 Skelton
4208-029-052 4024 Skelton
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4208-029-054 4036 Skelton
4208-029-055 4040 Skelton
4208-029-056 4048 Skelton
4208-029-057 4047 Skelton
4208-029-058 4041 Skelton
4208-029-059 4035 Skelton
4208-029-060 4029 Skelton
4208-029-061 4023 Skelton
4208-029-062 4017 Skelton 8383 Wilshire BI #1030 Beverly Hills 90211
4208-029-063 4015 Astaire
4208-029-064 4021 Astaire
4208-029-065 4027 Astaire
4208-029-066 4033 Astaire
4208-029-067 4039 Astaire
4208-029-070 4045 Astaire 4828 Loop Central Dr Houston, TX 77081
4208-030-001 10802 Garland
4208-030-002 10808 Garland
4208-030-003 10814 Garland
4208-030-005 4040 Astaire
4208-030-006 4034 Astaire
4208-030-007 4028 Astaire
4208-030-008 4022 Astaire
4208-030-009 4016 Astaire
4208-030-010 4011 Midway
4208-030-011 4019 Midway
4208-030-012 4027 Midway
4208-030-013 4033 Midway
4208-030-014 4041 Midway
4208-030-015 4049 Midway
4208-030-016 4050 Midway
4208-030-017 4042 Midway
4208-030-018 4036 Midway
4208-030-019 4028 Midway
4208-030-020 4020 Midway
4208-030-021 4012 Midway
4208-030-022 10784 Garland
4208-030-023 10778 Garland
4208-030-024 10772 Garland
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4208-030-025 4009 Lamarr
4208-030-026 4015 Lamarr
4208-030-027 4021 Lamarr
4208-030-028 4027 Lamarr
4208-030-029 4033 Lamarr
4208-030-030 4039 Lamarr
4208-030-031 4040 Lamarr
4208-030-032 4034 Lamarr
4208-030-033 4028 Lamarr
4208-030-034 4022 Lamarr
4208-030-036 4046 Astaire
4208-030-037 4016 Lamarr
4208-030-038 10700 Garland
4208-030-039 10710 Garland
4208-030-040 10726 Garland
4208-030-041 10754 Garland
4208-030-042 10760 Garland
4208-031-001 3936 Midway
4208-031-002 3942 Midway
4208-031-003 3948 Midway
4208-031-004 3954 Midway
4208-031-005 3960 Midway
4208-031-006 3966 Midway
4208-031-007 3972 Midway
4208-031-008 3978 Midway
4208-031-009 3984 Midway
4208-031-010 3981 Lamarr
4208-031-011 3975 Lamarr
4208-031-012 3969 Lamarr
4208-031-013 3963 Lamarr 12434 Aneta St Los Angeles 90066
4208-031-014 3957 Lamarr
4208-031-015 3953 Lamarr
4208-031-016 3949 Lamarr
4208-031-017 3945 Lamarr
4208-032-002 3994 Lamarr
4208-032-003 3988 Lamarr
4208-032-004 3989 Lamarr
4208-032-005 3976 Lamarr
I I4208-032-006 3964 Lamarr
4208-032-007 3958 Lamarr
4208-032-008 3952 Lamarr
4208-032-010 3939 Lamarr
4208-032-011 3933 Lamarr
4208-032-012 3927 Lamarr
4208-032-013 3921 Lamarr
4208-032-014 3915 Lamarr
4208-032-015 3909 Lamarr
4208-032-016 3903 Lamarr 1418 Barrington Av Los Angeles 90025
4208-032-017 3900 Lamarr
4208-032-018 3910 Lamarr
4208-032-019 3916 Lamarr
4208-032-020 3920 Lamarr
4208-032-021 3940 Lamarr
4208-032-022 10721 Hepburn
4208-032-023 10715 Hepburn
4208-032-024 10711 Hepburn
4208-032-025 10705 Hepburn
4208-032-026 10701 Hepburn
4208-032-027 10704 Hepburn
4208-032-028 10710 Hepburn
4208-032-029 10714 Hepburn
4208-032-030 10720 Hepburn
4208-032-031 10765 Garland 2476 Overland Av #205 Los Angeles 90064
4208-032-032 10755 Garland
4208-032-033 10745 Garland
4208-032-034 10735 Garland
4208-032-035 10725 Garland
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4209-027-012 5000 Overland 400 Beverly Dr #400 Beverly Hills 90212
4209-027-015 10555 Virginia 10601 Virginia Ave Culver City 90232
4209-029-016 10401 Jefferson 2558 Catalina St Los Angeles 90027
4209-029-021 10567 Jefferson 3066 PO Box Beverly Hills 90212
4209-029-022 10441 Jefferson 12301 Wilshire BI #505 Los Angeles 90025
4209-029-025 10451 Jefferson 411 Central Av #600 Glendale 91203
4209-029-026 10555 Jefferson 13101 Washington BI #136 Los Angeles 90066
4209-030-009 10301 Jefferson 1180 Beverly Dr #310 Los Angeles 90035
4209-029-923,924,925 Agency Lot Parcel
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9770 Culver Blvd Culver City 90232
TOTAL DIST 1
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'3RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND AFFIRMING THE EXISTING
LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Culver City has previously
ordered the formation of a landscape and lighting Assessment district pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 15.01 of the Code of the City of Culver City, California for a street
lighting district to be known and designated as Landscaping Maintenance Assessment
District No. 1(hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard all testimony and evidence at a duly
noticed Public Hearing held on June 23, 2008 and has determined to order the existing
levy of annual assessment for the Assessment District continue through fiscal year 2008-
2009 and not order an increase at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
1. Upon the conclusion of the Public Hearing and consideration of all
public testimony, the City Council hereby approves the Engineer's Report; however,
because the City was not able to conduct the required election for the proposed
assessment increase, the existing annual levy of the Assessment District is hereby
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the Report are hereby confirmed and adopted by the City Council.
3. The adoption of this Resolution constitutes the levy of the existing
assessment for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009.
4. The estimates of costs, the assessment diagram, the existing
assessments, and all other matters as set forth in the Report pursuant to said Chapter
15.01 as submitted, are hereby approved, and adopted by the City Council.
5. The existing assessments set forth in the Report and the Resolution
of Intention shall be performed pursuant to law, and the County Auditor shall enter on the
County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessment, and the assessment shall then
be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the County property taxes are
collected. After collection by said County, the net amount of the assessment shall be
paid to the City Treasurer of the City of Culver City.
6. The City Treasurer has previously established a special fund known
as the "Fund for Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District No. 1" into which the City
Treasurer shall place all monies collected by the Tax Collector pursuant to the provisions
of this Resolution and law, and the transfer shall be made and accomplished as soon as
the monies have been made available to the City Treasurer.
7. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to file a certified copy
of the report and diagram, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and the assessment roll with
the County Auditor, together with a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption.
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8. A certified copy of the report and diagram, attached hereto as Exhibit
"A", and the assessment roll shall be filed in the Office of the City Engineer, with a
duplicate copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk and shall be open for public
inspection.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 23RD day of June 2008.
D. SCOTT MALSIN, MAYOR
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, California 90232
(310) 253-5600
FAX (310) 253-5626
Charles Herbe
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Mate Gaspar, P.E.
Engineering Services Manager
June 18, 2008
Dear Property Owner (Studio Estates):
On April 28, 2008 the City mailed you a ballot regarding a proposed 4% increase to the
annual assessment amount for the Landscape, Lighting and Maintenance District (LMD
#0 that pays for the maintenance of landscaping on Elenda Street and Culver Boulevard.
This assessment was proposed for the period from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
Unfortunatley, due to a clerical error, the ballots contained an error in the amounts of the
existing and proposed assessments.
In order to correct the above error, on May 8, 2008, the City mailed you a letter and a
revised ballot that included the correct information. Now we have learned that this letter
and revised ballot were improperly mailed by the City's contractor and you may have not
received the letter and revised ballot.
Obviously, without a proper mailing and distribution of the ballots, the City was not able
to conduct the required election for the proposed assessment increase. Due to
notification requirements there is not sufficient time to redo the assessment district
election process for next fiscal year. As such, the City has decided to keep the existing
assessment the same as last year for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008
We apologize for all the inconvenience and confusion that these errors may have
caused you. We will strive to correct these problems so that they do not reoccur in the
future.
On June 23, 2008, through a public hearing process, the City Council will be considering
whether or not to affirm the existing annual assessment amount of $175.52 per each
parcel in Studio Estates for the July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 period. As stated above,
this amount represents no increase in the assessment amount for this fiscal year. You
are invited to attend this meeting if you would like to comment regarding this
assessment district. The meeting will be held at 7 PM, in the Mike Balkman Council
Chambers, 9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City.
Culver City Employees take pride in effectively providing the highest levels of service to enrich the quality of life for the community by building on
our tradition of more Than seventy-five years of public service, by our present commitment, and by our dedication to meet the challenges of the n
future.
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